We were left frustrated by a bunch of young lads, granted they all dropped back in for the second half but let’s not forget the majority of our side weren’t much older.
The patterns clear as day, Maloney’s game is possession, he wants to be in control of the ball at all times. Take last night, as soon as a red shirt got within 3 yards of us we turned and passed back.
I lost count the amount of times our players were in fear of giving the ball away and the Watson incident I mentioned highlighted this. Maloney wants every ball played out regardless.
The only way we go forward is via a pass to feet like chess pieces move accept move accept sometimes players need to be brave and back themselves and simply attack the opposition.
Granted you will give the ball away but risk n reward football is far better than 25 passes to get 20 yards then give it back.
It’s horrible to watch, boring, but it’s Maloney’s way and we have to pray our players can adapt. Personally I don’t think their good enough, too many times simple open 1 to 1 passes 5 yards between them were cut out.
I was hoping for something different last night, experiment I don’t know but all’s I got was all of the same against a side who’s squad numbers started in the 60s and ended at 99
Speaks volumes
